Resources
What resources does Lori recommend?
Whether or not you ever become a client, these are the numbers and next steps Lori would want you to know about.
If you need help right now
Counseling appointments are scheduled during business hours, so please do not wait on an email or voicemail in an emergency. These lines are staffed around the clock.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, 24 hours a day.
- Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741.
- Emergency: call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Reaching out to a crisis line is not an overreaction, and you don't have to be certain before you call.
Deciding where to start
You want help with how you're feeling
Start with counseling. If you already know what you're dealing with, these pages describe what the work looks like: anxiety and depression, eating disorders and body image, grief and transitions, and self-worth.
You want space for your life with God
That's spiritual direction. If you're unsure which one you need, read counseling vs. spiritual direction.
You have practical questions first
Insurance, private pay, session length and what a first appointment involves are all covered on counseling information. Billing rights are on the Good Faith Estimate page.
Common questions
Where can I get help right now in Iowa?
Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day. Text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. Call 911 in an emergency. These services are available whether or not you are a client.
How do I know whether I need counseling or spiritual direction?
Counseling addresses emotional and mental-health concerns such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders and grief. Spiritual direction is space to attend to God and discern where God is at work in your life. Lori offers both, and will help you decide which fits what you're looking for.
How do I reach the office?
Call 319-240-5035. Office hours are Monday – Thursday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. By appointment. Lori typically replies within one to two business days.
Helpful reading
Sometimes it helps to read a little before you reach out. Lori's articles cover the questions people wonder about quietly: what counseling is like, whether it might be time to talk with someone, and how faith can be part of the conversation.
Reaching out can be the first step.
You don't need to know exactly what to say, or have anything figured out, before you contact Lori.
Or email rasmussencounselingandsd@gmail.com